Our invited speakers all come with expertise in this field of science, management, and system evaluation.
Dr. John Buchanan come to us from the University of Tennessee. Dr. Buchanan is an assistant professor with experience
in pretreatment systems (sand filters and construct wetlands in particular) and advanced dispersal systems. At this
conference Dr. Buchanan will discuss his research with Recirculating sand filters and present basics in design of drip
irrigation systems. Dr. Bruce Lesikar returns to our conference from Texas A&M University. Dr. Lesikar has spearheaded
a national project to develop educational materials for onsite system service providers and will be heading up another
national effort in developing a comprehensive glossary for decentralized wastewater terminology (both Dr, Buchanan and
Mr. Loomis are involved in this effort as well). Dr. Lesikar will provide us with a look at some of his research in
drip irrigation and add insight into the proper use of ATUs. George Loomis, University of Rhode Island also returns to
our conference this year. Mr. Loomis has been investigating the performance of several systems over the long term and
will discuss some of his findings. Mr. Loomis is also nationally recognized for his work with towns etc. in planning
for use onsite systems and will discuss some of his experiences with use of innovative trench designs and bottomless
sand filters as options for difficult sites. Finally, Dr. Larry West joins our conference from the University of Georgia.
Dr. West has a great deal of experience in soil/site evaluation related to numerous land use issues. Dr. West will be
presenting some follow-up information to last year’s conference in relation to field studies looking at water movement
from trenches.
Once again we will have a Manufactures’ Exhibit associated with the conference. This will be your opportunity to talk
with some of the leaders in the onsite industry about their products and to get additional info regarding the technologies
discussed in the conference itself. In the afternoon of the first day of the conference we will have a social hour set
up in the Manufactures’ Exhibit Hall and have our door prizes and soil texture contest.
Objectives
1. To provide information regarding a wide range of system components.
2. To help gain further knowledge and understanding of how to evaluate soils/sites in order to improve system design.
3. To hear specifics about drip systems from national and state experts.
4. To understand the need for QA/QC programs and show these programs can be designed.
5. To provide information on education opportunities that can enhance job skill.
6. To offer an opportunity to observe site specific problems and solutions at one of several field tours.
7. To hear cutting edge volunteered talks on several on-site wastewater issues.
8. To provide a chance to interact with colleagues and manufacturers within the on-site community and understand how
each member of the community can help with your job.
Benefits
1. Learn about a wide range of wastewater system components.
2. Increase your understanding of soil and site evaluation in order to improve system design.
3. Gather the latest information on drip irrigation systems from national and state experts.
4. Understand the need for QA/QC programs and how to design one for your workplace.
5. Listen to cutting edge presentations from the Call for Abstracts: new research, case studies, and floodplain concerns.
6. Join a field option to study site-specific problems and solutions.
7. Learn about educational opportunities that can enhance job skill.
8. Interact with colleagues and manufacturers within the on-site community and understand how each member of the
community can help with your job.
Opening Session
Technology Case Studies – How well do they work in the real world
Session 1
Quality Control/Quality Assurance/Quality Assessment of: Site evaluation, design, installation, inspection.
Session 2
Technology Case Studies – Trenches
Session 3
Dealing with proprietary systems and components
Session 4
Drip systems
Session 5
Dosing systems (pumps, controls etc.
Session 6
Volunteered Papers
Closing Session
Site Evaluation Standards
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Please address any questions to Dr. David Lindbo, Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist.
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